US Bridges

IH 40 EB over Bi 40 EB

Fair

Potter County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of Lp 335 W · Structure no. 041880027501128

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,270
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 40 EB over Bi 40 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 40 EB over Bi 40 EB in Potter County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 56 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,270 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,580 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIH 40 EB
CrossesBi 40 EB
Location1.7 MI W of Lp 335 W
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPotter County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.18728, -101.96813
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,270 (2013)
Projected traffic11,580 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 40 EB over Bi 40 EB built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is IH 40 EB over Bi 40 EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does IH 40 EB over Bi 40 EB carry?

About 8,270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is IH 40 EB over Bi 40 EB?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IH 40 EB over Bi 40 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.